HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2020-06-03 2018-2020 ACTIONS
AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
Chair & Presiding Officer
MATT KANEALIʻI-KLEINFELDER
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ
KAREN EOFF
SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
Vice Chair
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
nd
42 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
June 3, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Public Testimony: Public Testimony will be taken during the meeting via videoconference from the
conference room across from the Hilo Council Chambers at 25 Aupuni St. (Hawai‘i County Building),
and at the Kona Council Office Conference Room at West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane-
Keohokalole Highway, Building A. Testifiers will be required to wear a protective mask that covers
their mouth and nose, physically distance themselves from others, and sanitize their hands prior to
entering the testimony site.
INVOCATION Pastor John Endriss at Engage Church Hilo
CALL TO ORDER 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR)
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 631-20: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE LICENSES
AND PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR MODIFICATION OF SMALL
WIRELESS FACILITIES IN COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I OWNED RIGHT-OF-
WAYS AND COLLOCATION OF SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES ON
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I OWNED UTILITY POLES, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 206N, HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO
WIRELESS BROADBAND AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Communication service providers would be able to obtain licenses and permits to
access public right-of-ways and use public utility poles for their wireless services.
Reference: Comm. 932
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
POSTPONED TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 648-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO
The County would provide up to $50,000 for a feasibility study relating to
updating the island-wide public access Geographical Information System
geodatabase.
Reference: Comm. 949
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
(Vote on Res. 648-20 is on the next page.)
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ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 649-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of $430,640 of Federally-derived funds to be used by the
Office of Housing and Community Development for eligible activities within the
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in response to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 952
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 650-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Allows for the receipt of $266 of Federally-derived funds to be used by the
Office of Housing and Community Development for eligible activities within the
Mainstream Voucher Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 953
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 651-20: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND
OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR
ONE MULTI-FUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement with an approximate
monthly cost of $300.
Reference: Comm. 954
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 652-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Allows for the receipt of $5.1 million of Federally-derived funds for the purchase of
ten 40 to 45-foot buses to replace Mass Transit’s aging fleet.
Reference: Comm. 955
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 653-20: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Allows for the receipt of $4,453,300 of Federally-derived funds to assist the Mass
Transit Agency with covering expenses and lost revenue due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 956
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 654-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE WAIMEA
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION FOR ITS EMERGENCY “GRAB AND GO”
COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 958
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 655-20: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE FOOD
BASKET, INC., FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO COVID-19 EMERGENCY
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Transfers $12,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Department of Research and Development,
Business Development account.
Reference: Comm. 960
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 656-20: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF LOT 9-2, AFFECTING TMK: 1-5-007:069
(POR.), SITUATED AT KEONEPOKO-IKI, DISTRICT OF PUNA, ISLAND
AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM WILLOW
PLAZA, L.L.C., A MISSOURI LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The landholder seeks to dedicate the roadway and improvements for public
roadway purposes relating to the Puna Kai Shopping Center.
Reference: Comm. 961
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 657-20: ACCEPTS THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS 9-1B FOR ROAD AND UTILITY
PURPOSES, AND 9-1H FOR BUS STOP AND SHELTER PURPOSES, BOTH
AFFECTING TMK: 1-5-007:069 (POR.), SITUATED AT KEONEPOKO-IKI,
DISTRICT OF PUNA, ISLAND AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, STATE OF
HAWAI‘I, FROM WILLOW PLAZA, L.L.C., A MISSOURI LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY
The landholder agrees to grant Easements 9-1B for road and utility purposes and
9-1H for bus stop and shelter purposes relating to the Puna Kai Shopping Center.
Reference: Comm. 961
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
Waived: PWMTC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 170: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Prior Year-Designated account
($50,679.72); and appropriates the same to the Kona Operating Partnership
Housing account. Funds would be accepted by the County to satisfy payment of in-
lieu fees and accrued interest pursuant to an affordable housing agreement.
Reference: Comm. 950
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 171: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Prior Year-Designated account
($24,252.53); and appropriates the same to the Wainani Estate Subdivision Phase 1
account. Funds would be accepted by the County to satisfy payment of in-lieu fees
and accrued interest pursuant to an affordable housing agreement.
Reference: Comm. 951
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 172: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)
Admin-COVID-19 account ($430,640); and appropriates the same to the Office of
Housing OCE account to be used towards eligible activities within the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 952
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 173: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal – Mainstream Voucher Admin-COVID-19
account ($266); and appropriates the same to the Office of Housing OCE account
to be used towards eligible activities within the Mainstream Voucher Program in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 953
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 174: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Section 5339 Discretionary Grant
account ($5,100,000); and appropriates the same to the Section 5339 Discretionary
Grant account for the purchase of ten 40 to 45-foot buses to replace Mass Transit’s
aging fleet.
Reference: Comm. 955
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 175: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Section 5311 Grant – CARES Act
account ($4,453,300); and appropriates the same to the Section 5311 Grant –
CARES Act account to assist the Mass Transit Agency in covering expenses and
lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: Comm. 956
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 161: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 5, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
PARKING
Amends Section 24-281, Schedule 29 (parking prohibited during certain hours on
certain streets; tow-away zone), Subsection (c), South Hilo, by adding a new
listing for a portion of Lanihuli Street.
Reference: Comm. 908
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: May 20, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 162: AMENDS CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 10, DIVISION 2, OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO
MOVING VEHICLES
Amends Section 24-264, Schedule 12 (Stop intersections), Subsection (d), Ka‘ū,
by adding a new listing to accommodate a four-way stop at the Kamani and Pῑkake
Street intersection.
Reference: Comm. 909
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy (B/R)
First Reading: May 20, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 163: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants – Section 5339 Grant for Bus & Bus
Facilities Fiscal Years 2017-2020 account ($4,180,000); and appropriates the
same to the following Section 5339 Grant for Bus & Bus Facilities accounts:
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 ($1,000,000); Fiscal Year 2017-2018 ($380,000); Fiscal
Year 2018-2019 ($1,400,000); and Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (1,400,000). Funds in
the amount of $520,000 would be used by the Mass Transit Agency to purchase
two 35-foot buses, and the remainder reflects a change to the account titles for
housekeeping purposes.
Reference: Comm. 915
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 20, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 164: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Increases revenues in the State Emergency Management System (EMS) account
($3,970,683); and appropriates the same to the following accounts: Fire EMS –
Salary and Wages ($2,943,581); Fire EMS – Equipment ($7,500); and Retirement
Benefits ($1,019,602). Funds would be used for collective bargaining and other
operating expenditure increases in fiscal year 2019-2020.
Reference: Comm. 921
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 20, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 166: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD)
Cordless Extrication Kit grant account ($37,553.62); and appropriates the same to
the Hawai‘i Fire Department Cordless Extrication Kit grant account to purchase the
equipment for rescue operations.
Reference: Comm. 923
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 20, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Bill 167: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 19-73, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Child Passenger Safety Program
account ($16,586.82); and appropriates the same to the Child Passenger Safety
Program account for educational outreach on the use of child safety seats.
Reference: Comm. 924
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 20, 2020
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 957: IAN SEELEY V. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT,
CIVIL NO. 17-1-414
From Deputy Corporation Counsel D. Kaena Horowitz, dated May 13, 2020,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council
regarding the above-entitled matter, including a discussion regarding a claim
submitted by Joseph Rosenbaum and Richard Holcomb, on behalf of their client,
Ian Seeley.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz,
Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair Chung – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County
Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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agenda items.)
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